Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Tests and evaluates materials in medical devices, or transport phenomena. May perform research.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years of related experience; a commitment to provide excellent customer service; and effective communication skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Establishes new test, and/or evaluation methods by searching related literature and applying technical knowledge to effectively generate, or gather, and record pertinent data.
2. Oversees the parameters of experiments; gathers data and writes reports of findings.
3. Performs mechanical testing, quantitative chemical analysis and photomicroscopy as required in projects in the Materials Section.
4. Develops and initiates test situations which will challenge a medical device to define its limits and problem areas in the Materials Section.
5. Manipulates and oversees the parameters of experiments in the Transport Phenomena Section.
6. Locates materials, determines cost, and orders supplies.